A self-insuring (SI) employer agrees to manage claims as required by the laws and rules controlling self-insurance. The ultimate responsibility for administering and processing the workers' compensation claims resides with the self-insuring employer.

The claims administration process includes, but is not limited to:

The allowance or disallowance of claims

Payment of compensation and benefits

Maintaining claim files

Making the appropriate information available to the injured worker and/or their representatives for inspection

Assisting employees in filing their applications for benefits and completing the necessary forms for processing a workers' compensation claim

The following topics have additional claims management resources for SI employers.

SI audit requirements: All SI claims administration processes are subject to an audit by the BWC Self-Insured Department. Refer to SI audit requirements for more information.